A CONVERSATION WITH NICK ILLINGSWORTH

Me
Hi Nick

Nick
hi

Me
What do you think of the Pardew business?


Nick
its very strange

all of it

Me
Cortese is determined we get promoted, you'd think he'd have kept pardew on at least till he had someone better to replace him

Nick
its a very strange situation there, things are not right

Me
any ideas on who we might end up with?

Nick
none at all

Me
who would you like to see come in?


Nick
im not being coy, I honestly havent a clue about it, cortese is a very strange individual who takes advice from no one

eddie howe

Me
yeah, Howe could be a good choice, better than Hart or Brown I'm thinking

Nick
i think so, i wouldnt want hart thats for sure

Me
I see Tony Mowbray is now quoted at 10/1, about him

Me
its difficult now.......we dont want Cortese to make a silly decision but we need someone quickly if our promotion chances are not going to slide

Nick
youre right, it seems a knee-jerk sacking on the face of it

Me
yep, fingers crossed now

Nick
lets hope its quick